While on vacation with some friends last weekend, we were bombarded with signs from our angels. It didn't surprise us because one of my friends and I are both highly in tune with recognizing, witnessing, and internalizing these beautiful messages from above. They are God's way of showing us that angels are near, we are always protected and loved, and to remind us that they are there to help. Sometimes they can also be signs from a loved one who has crossed over to just say a gentle hello.While recounting these occurrences to another friend, I was asked what kinds of signs I receive, or how we know our angels are talking to us or sending us messages. It's really easy, once you:
1) Open your heart to receiving them.
2) Start paying attention and observing patterns.
3) Discover the way you receive information.
OPEN YOUR HEART
The key to listening to your angels is to truly know and believe they are here for you. Almost all religions make reference to angels, who are simply messengers from God. Think of them as God's right hand servants who are here to help. Even if you don't know an archangel from a guardian angel, it doesn't matter. They are pure love and do not judge our humanness. Simply start by setting your intention with the universe by saying: I am open to receiving messages of light from my angels, for my highest good. Please help me begin to notice the messages sent to me from above.
If you are looking for a sign for something in particular, or you need help from your angels, you simply have to ASK. Be very specific.
- Please show me you are here by helping me notice a heart symbol today (or symbol of your choice).
- I need your help deciding what I should do about my job. Please help bring the answers forward in a loving and safe way that I can handle at this time, and for my soul's highest good.
Angels are here by our side every day. However, you must ASK for their help (they do not live your life for you or interfere on our behalves), believe they have heard your prayer even if your answer hasn't been delivered on YOUR timeline (trust in God's timing), and stay observant to the signs around you. Every person is given a guardian angel, you just need to learn how to connect with yours.
Please also note that angels are 100% light and the pure universal love of God. Angels will never show you a sign that scares you or confuses you. They will guide you with confidence, love, and protection.
Please also note that angels are 100% light and the pure universal love of God. Angels will never show you a sign that scares you or confuses you. They will guide you with confidence, love, and protection.
PAY ATTENTION TO PATTERNS
As you begin to TRUST that the patterns you are seeing or hearing in your life are in fact gentle nudges from angels, you will grow more confident in observing and trusting your signs. Once you do, there is nothing as comforting and loving as knowing God is always beside you, showing you love through the angels assigned to protect you and guide you.
Patterns are simply a repetition of events. We will talk about HOW you receive information next and what some common "signs" are. But an example is how I receive angel messages through numbers. Have you ever looked at your phone just as the time read 11:11? The next day you might get a receipt and notice the date of 11/11. Then be watching a show and see an image flash up that has the numbers 1111 on them. You will begin to notice that you are seeing this number every where. (The number will be specific to you, but it usually a repetitive number like 222, 333, 444, 555. The more numbers in the sequence, the stronger the message: 1111, 7777, etc.)
HOW DO I RECEIVE INFORMATION?
Patterns are simply a repetition of events. We will talk about HOW you receive information next and what some common "signs" are. But an example is how I receive angel messages through numbers. Have you ever looked at your phone just as the time read 11:11? The next day you might get a receipt and notice the date of 11/11. Then be watching a show and see an image flash up that has the numbers 1111 on them. You will begin to notice that you are seeing this number every where. (The number will be specific to you, but it usually a repetitive number like 222, 333, 444, 555. The more numbers in the sequence, the stronger the message: 1111, 7777, etc.)
HOW DO I RECEIVE INFORMATION?
You can receive signs from angels through all of your senses, depending on how you "take in information" energetically, and sometimes we are open to multiple ways. I haven't listed taste as it's not a common way to receive angel messages. The most common ways are to:
- SEE signs (find a feather)
- HEAR signs (a perfectly timed song)
- FEEL signs (a light breeze that feels particularly comforting)
- SMELL signs (a rose fragrance arises when not near flowers)
COMMON ANGEL SIGNS
There are so many different ways angels show us they are among us. It is really specific to each person, and yours may be completely unusual and unique. I'd love to hear if you have different ones so we can expand and grow this list. Here are a few of mine, and some other common ones that show up. - Feathers
- Coins (certain side up?)
- Stone or shell
- Numbers
- Songs
- Ladybugs
- Clouds shaped like angels
- Hearts
- Dragonflies
- Birds (cardinals and robins are common)
- Butterflies (notice who comes to mind when you see a particular color)
- Your spirit animal
- A certain color
- Sparkle of light
- Music (in a certain note, a particular line, or the same song)
- Rainbows
- Tingling feeling on the scalp or back of neck (this will NOT scare you)
- A warm, soft breeze
- Signs or advertisements
- A feeling or intuition (Turn here! Switch lanes! Skip this store today.)
One day I was driving down the street praying for a sign from my angels about a certain situation in my life. I was driving a similar path that I always do, so nothing was new to me. All of a sudden, I look up and see a bright red sign that says, "Grace." I've driven by that same store dozens of times and could not have missed this big, bright sign. And yet...this time, when I needed it, I was reminded to give myself and others GRACE. Thank you, God, for the reminder!
LEARN TO TRUST & GIVE THANKS
When you first start opening to receiving your angel signs, you may need to ask more to get the validation and proof you seek in order to grow your confidence. After a while, you will just smile every time you see one of your signs and will feel comforted knowing your angels and God are all around you. Whenever I see a sign from my angels, I always say, "Thanks, God." It makes me smile and I love expressing the gratitude I truly feel every time I notice one of these amazing gifts from the universe. Drop me a note in the comments below and let me know if this was helpful for you, or if you receive other signs from your angels! I'd love to hear from you. And stay tuned for more in-depth blog posts about:
- Feathers and their meanings
- Angel numbers and their meanings
- Archangels and when/why to call on them
- Your spirit animals/guides
And never forget: your angels are always around you, they love you, and they are here to help protect and comfort you.
